Building Code Interpretation

This STANDATA has been developed to provide interpretations respecting the application of energy efficiency requirements under Section 9.36. Alberta Building Code 2014 (ABC 2014) and the National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings 2011 (NECB 2011). A key update is the clarified enforcement date of November 1, 2016 for energy efficiency requirements.

Membership Renewal

Membership renewal invoices are distributed via email annually in December. If you did not receive an invoice and would like to continue your membership please contact the AMBA office to update your contact information. Please
contact: info@albertametalbuildings.com.

Job Board on website

As you may have noticed, a new menu item, "Job Board" has recently been added to the website. From there, you can
have your job openings displayed on our website. Members can purchase a four-week posting for $100, and
non-members for $200.

MBSE Update

As you are all aware (we hope!) the erection of Metal Buildings can only be performed by certified Ironworkers
or Metal Building System Erectors. Workers must either have an Alberta (or Red Seal) Journeyman Certificate (MBSE
or IW) or be a registered apprentice. Currently there about 125 MBSE registered apprentices in Alberta. Of these,
approximately 80 are from Northern Alberta and 45 from Red Deer south. From the total number, approximately 95 of
the registered apprentices are first year and the balance is second year. Unfortunately, a lot of first years are
signing up but not attending technical training and end up being cancelled after two years....